For Saturday, October 28th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2023

The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades.  May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks,  and boring grays of your every day.

Slightly adapted from one of my morning devotionals

60 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In Ohio

   Sunrise:   7;55 am

   Sunset:    6:28 pm

Life is a special    

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

Today is Make a Difference Day which celebrates the celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. The holiday was created by the USA Weekend Magazine in 1992.

Community service is donated by a group of people for the benefit of the public or its institutions. Performing community service is not always  the same as volunteering since it is not always done voluntarily. 

To celebrate today you could volunteer to pick up some trash at your local park and do it without pay. 

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

Each one of us can make a difference.  Together we can make change.

Barbara Mikulski

I think everyone of us can make a difference in the lives of others, even if it is only by sharing a smile.  We don’t have to do a lot as every little bit counts.  

I’ve volunteered a lot in my life time, but am no longer able to give much at all.  It seems like I’m the one always getting help.  Most of that comes from my family and they do it voluntarily.  The only thing I can offer these days is watching their children or dog sitting.  I’m getting older but still like to help others, especially my friends and family.  

Today is my day to cook for the weekend and on the menu is:

Steak San Marino

Makes 6 servings:

1 1/2 cup flour

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 beef top round steak, cut into 6 inch pieces 

2 carrots, sliced

1 celery rib, sliced

1 can, 8 oz. tomato sauce

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 bay leaf 

1 tsp. Italian seasoning 

1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

3 cups hot cooked brown rice 

In a large bowl, combine the flour and pepper.  Add beef a few pieces at a time and toss to coat.Transfer to a slow cooker. 

In another bowl, combine carrots, celery, tomatoes sauce, garlic, bay leaf, Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or until beef is tender.  Discard bay leaf.  Serve with rice.

I used beef stew meat that came already cut into pieces.  You may want to add some extra beef broth to make sure there is enough liquid to act as a gravy.  That is the only change I made to this recipe.  Otherwise it would have been too dry. It is a good dinner and can be served with a salad on the side if you’d like.  I think there is enough vegetables in the sauce.  I’ll be enjoying this meal several days.

We are rainy here this morning and more rain is expected tomorrow.  It has really cooled off and we are in the 50’a with lows in the 40’s .  BrrrChill! 

The pictures today are of DS#5 who always donates his hair to others who may need a wig like cancer patients. He both helps to make a difference and gives hope others. It has to be about 13 inches long before they'll accept it.

I hope you all have 

  a  SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Love and kindness are never wasted.  They always make a difference.  The bless the one who receives them and they bless you, the giver.

Barbara De Angelis 

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

11,759. for a new recipe to try  

11,760. for a cozy warm house 

11,761.for all the help I receive from others.

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters and EMT’s.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

When you encourage others, You in the process are encouraged because you’re making a commitment and difference in that persons life.  Encouragement really does make a difference.

Zig Ziglar

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma